Also known as: Montanas, The
Origin: Dudley, England
Originating from Dudley, England, a town just northwest of Birmingham, the Montanas were one of the lesser-known British Invasion bands to have had some moderate success in the U.S. The group formed in 1964 with original members Johnny Jones (lead vocals), Bill Hayward (lead guitar), Alan Woolridge (rhythm guitar/vocals), Ralph Oakley (bass) and Graham Crewe (drums), and were known for having a very theatrical live presentation, which included comedic interludes between their songs. In the summer of 1965, the ensemble landed a record contract with Pye and issued their first single ('All That I…